Do you love to cook your burgers at home?
If yes, are you sure youre cooking them the right way?
We only want our patties to be the best-tasting, juicy and cheesy burgers!
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Let this save you from making tough and chewy ones again.
You might even be shocked that youve been doing it wrong for the longest time.
Find out the biggest mistakes everyone makes when cooking burgers according toMashed.
Watch the video below for the whole context.
Defrosting meat at room temperature
How do you defrost your meat?
Now is the time to stop your old habits.
This will prevent it from reaching a temperature where bacteria can grow and thrive.
For the burger patties: if you knead the meat too much the burgers will be tough.
Do not pack the meat too tightly when forming them.
This will give the fat to meld during the cooking process.
take a stab at make a consistent size, shape, and density for your patties for even cooking.
Seasoning
Dont go overboard with the seasonings and mix-ins.
When adding salt, The Kitchn suggests its best to add it right before putting them on the grill.
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Not checking your propane
You dont want to run out of gas while cooking your burgers.
Some grills have built-in weight sensors that will indicate the remaining amount of propane on the tank.
If it doesnt have, weigh the tank or use the hot water method to check.
Using a dirty grill
Thoroughly clean your cooking surface before grilling.
Turning your back on the patties
According to The Kitchn, most grills have hot spots.
These are areas that are hotter than others.
But for the other meats, it wont work.
Consider investing in a meat thermometer to check.
For ground beef, cook burgers to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, as recommended by USDA.
Improper sanitation
Clean the plates, pans, utensils, and counter after you finish cooking.
The USDA recommends a solution made with 1 tablespoon of bleach per gallon of water.
